51 12 000 Removing and installing complete rear bumper

Special tools required:

00 2 150

NOTE: Version with trailer coupling:
Remove finisher strip.
All models:
Remove trim on bumper trim at rear. See 51 12 080 Removing and installing/replacing finisher strip on bumper trim

Sedan and touring:

Stick on fabric adhesive tape (1) below screw to bumper (risk of damage).

Attach special tool 00 2 150 to ratchet and release screw on left/right.

NOTE: Saloon/sedan with M aerodynamics package only:
Screw can be removed towards bottom.

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Stick On Fabric Adhesive Tape

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Sedan and touring:

Pull bumper (1) towards rear/bottom and remove screw (2) towards rear/bottom.

Fig 2: Pulling Bumper Towards Rear/Bottom

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Coupe and Convertible:

Attach special tool 00 2 150 to ratchet and release screw on left/right.

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Attaching Special Tool 00 2 150 To Ratchet

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Coupe and Convertible:

Pull bumper (1) towards rear/bottom and remove screw (2) towards front/bottom.

Fig 4: Removing Screw Towards Front/Bottom

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Unclip left cable holder (1) towards bottom.

Fig 5: Unclipping Left Cable Holder

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Construction status from 12/98:

Release nut (1) on left/right.

Remove bracket (2) from bumper (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Releasing Nut

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Release expansion rivet (1) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch finisher (2) on left/right and pull bumper (3) a little to rear.

All except Convertible with TV:

Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.

Fig 7: Pulling Off Bumper Towards Rear

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Convertible with TV only:

Remove storage tray in trunk on left.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Convertible with TV only:

Pull out cable plug with grommet (1) towards rear.

Release nut (2) on left/right.

Pull off bumper (3) towards rear.

Fig 9: Pulling Off Bumper Towards Rear

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